Elvis Presley

Were you paying attention to the pop culture in 2011? It was certainly an eventful year, with pop stars and talk show hosts grabbing headlines and a colorful cast of Republican presidential hopefuls jockeying for position. Here's a little test to make sure you knew what was important in the past year. Don't worry. It's multiple choice. 1.) Christina Aguilera appeared at the Super Bowl to sing what became known as "The Star-Mangled Banner," wailing like an "American Idol" reject and getting several words wrong. Which line did she leave out altogether? (a.)The one about the twilight's last gleaming (b.)The one about the ramparts (c.)The one about...

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Fans can observe the 37th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death during activities at two Las Vegas resorts.
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